stop by

Idioms  

1. Also, stop in. Pay a brief visit, as in I hope you'll stop by this afternoon, or He stopped in at Martha's whenever he came to New York on business. The first term dates from about 1900, the variant from the mid-1800s.

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Located on a half-acre of land in a picturesque suburb of Tuscaloosa, the property features ample room for several of Weaver’s former teammates to stop by, should they wish.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

Many see it as a lucky charm and young people wishing for good fortune, from exam results to jobs, either stop by or share photos of it online, along with a quick prayer.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

When I’m staying around downtown, I like to go to the Arts District and stop by Maru for a coffee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon ● May 10, 2026

Sometimes Michael and his mom would stop by and borrow one.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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